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Puglia10 · 06-08-2009, 12:55 AM

I'm looking at a 79 gmc sierra, regular cab short bed. It is exactly what I want, except it is 4wd. I plan on lowering it, and eventually bagging it. Is it worth it to buy the truck and make it 2wd? Whats the easiest way to do this? What is involved? Expensive/difficult? Thanks!

**old Rusty C10** · 06-08-2009, 08:41 AM

everything should be a direct swap over if what i remember reading here is correct.. Youll have to unbolt the leafs and axel of the 4wd and the 2wd should bolt right up...I know that is that way with the opposite swap

babyJay · 06-08-2009, 10:52 AM

You can still lower it (some) and keep the four wheel drive. 4 Wheelers have a hight $ value than 2 wheel drive. I would think you would want that way up North where you're located...

Puglia10 · 06-08-2009, 11:13 AM

old rusty c10...the 2wd will bolt right up? are you saying ill need to find a 2wd frame?

babyjay...I might lower it and keep 4wd for a while. But its not my dd, it would be a toy, so it wont see any winters. The problem is I cant lower it as much as i want or bag it without going 2wd.

any more help? thanks

72 CustomCamper · 06-08-2009, 09:28 PM

It would be alot easier to find a 2wd frame and use your cab and bed...

Chuck

06-08-2009, 12:55 AM	#1
Puglia10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 389	HELP/opinions...4wd to 2wd? Advice I'm looking at a 79 gmc sierra, regular cab short bed. It is exactly what I want, except it is 4wd. I plan on lowering it, and eventually bagging it. Is it worth it to buy the truck and make it 2wd? Whats the easiest way to do this? What is involved? Expensive/difficult? Thanks!

06-08-2009, 08:41 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: HELP/opinions...4wd to 2wd? Advice everything should be a direct swap over if what i remember reading here is correct.. Youll have to unbolt the leafs and axel of the 4wd and the 2wd should bolt right up...I know that is that way with the opposite swap __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-08-2009, 10:52 AM	#3
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: HELP/opinions...4wd to 2wd? Advice You can still lower it (some) and keep the four wheel drive. 4 Wheelers have a hight $ value than 2 wheel drive. I would think you would want that way up North where you're located... __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-08-2009, 11:13 AM	#4
Puglia10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 389	Re: HELP/opinions...4wd to 2wd? Advice old rusty c10...the 2wd will bolt right up? are you saying ill need to find a 2wd frame? babyjay...I might lower it and keep 4wd for a while. But its not my dd, it would be a toy, so it wont see any winters. The problem is I cant lower it as much as i want or bag it without going 2wd. any more help? thanks

06-08-2009, 09:28 PM	#5
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: HELP/opinions...4wd to 2wd? Advice It would be alot easier to find a 2wd frame and use your cab and bed... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"



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